The death toll at Hillside Endarasha Academy has risen to 17 after one more pupil succumbed to their injuries.
The fire had initially claimed 16 , while 14 pupils were hospitalized.
The incident was confirmed by National Police Service Spokesperson Resila Onyango to the Star.
She said 14 other students sustained injuries.
“We have 16 pupils dead and 14 injured. We are investigating the cause and take necessary action,” she said.
The pupils are said to have been burnt beyond recognition.
One of the dormitories housing the students was razed down killing the 16.
15 of them are said to have been confirmed dead at the scene while one died while being rushed to the hospital.
There are fears that more bodies are likely to be recovered once the scene is fully processed.
Deputy Director DCI John Onyango, Senior Assistant IG, and Director Homicide Unit and NPS Disaster Management Unit are on their way to the school.
The scene has been preserved awaiting the homicide team.
All response teams were sent to the scene to help the situation.
Parents and guardians of the pupils have also been alerted.
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